Chuo University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1003 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #234 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #55 of 719 | In Japan |
| #2 of 8 | In Hachioji |
| #247 of 1,008 | For Robotics |
| Top50% | For 22 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 21%
- Enrollment
- 31,376
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.chuo-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 21% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to February (April - August; September-February) |
| Enrollment | 31,376 |
We've calculated the 21% acceptance rate for Chuo University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Chuo University is a world-class research university with 7,758 scientific papers published and 100,750 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Materials Science, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Mathematics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Chuo University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 55 | 464 |
| 1992 | 59 | 468 |
| 1993 | 71 | 578 |
| 1994 | 88 | 556 |
| 1995 | 81 | 623 |
| 1996 | 102 | 682 |
| 1997 | 105 | 743 |
| 1998 | 123 | 882 |
| 1999 | 104 | 1039 |
| 2000 | 154 | 1018 |
| 2001 | 162 | 1250 |
| 2002 | 180 | 1499 |
| 2003 | 212 | 2210 |
| 2004 | 189 | 2422 |
| 2005 | 168 | 2476 |
| 2006 | 200 | 2498 |
| 2007 | 235 | 2990 |
| 2008 | 262 | 3298 |
| 2009 | 332 | 3742 |
| 2010 | 351 | 4241 |
| 2011 | 385 | 4824 |
| 2012 | 345 | 5354 |
| 2013 | 480 | 6339 |
| 2014 | 440 | 7106 |
| 2015 | 502 | 7252 |
| 2016 | 505 | 7562 |
| 2017 | 542 | 7837 |
| 2018 | 655 | 8512 |
| 2019 | 660 | 9123 |
| 2020 | 583 | 10654 |
| 2021 | 483 | 11772 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Chuo University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gakushi | Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Cultural Studies, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Geography (Human), History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Literature, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Geography (Human), History, Information Technology, Law, Literature, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology |
| Hakase | Business and Commerce, Economics, Education, Engineering, Law, Literature, Natural Sciences |
Chuo University alumni
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Makoto Shinkai
- Occupations
- film producerscreenwritervoice actornovelistfilm director
- Biography
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Makoto Niitsu, known as Makoto Shinkai (新海 誠, Shinkai Makoto), is a Japanese animator, filmmaker, author, and manga artist.
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Hiroyuki Nishimura
- Occupations
- businesspersontelevision personality
- Biography
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Hiroyuki Nishimura is a Japanese internet entrepreneur best known for being the founder of the most accessed Japanese message board, 2channel, and current administrator of 4chan. He is also a self-help author and TV personality. He is often known by his given name, hiroyuki (ひろゆき), which he uses, rendered intentionally in lowercase, both as a pen name and as a username.
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Hiroshi Abe
- Occupations
- singeractormodeltelevision actor
- Biography
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Hiroshi Abe is a Japanese model and actor. He is known for his roles in Still Walking, Chocolate, and Godzilla 2000: Millennium.
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Hiroki Hasegawa
- Occupations
- actortelevision actor
- Biography
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Hiroki Hasegawa, nicknamed Hasehiro-sama (ハセヒロ様), (born March 7, 1977 in Tokyo) is a Japanese stage, film, and television actor. Trained as a stage actor at the Bungaku-za after graduating from Chuo University, he first began to appear on Japanese TV in small roles in 2008, and then in films in 2011.
Chuo University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Commerce | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Finance, Marketing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economics | Economics, Environmental Studies, Information Sciences, International Economics, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Law | International Business, International Law, Law, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Letters | African Studies, American Studies, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Chinese, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Education, English, English Studies, European Studies, History, Japanese, Literature, Native Language, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Western European Studies |
| Faculty : Policy Studies | Cultural Studies, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Science and Engineering | Applied Chemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Graduate School : Commerce | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Marketing |
| Graduate School : Economics | Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, International Economics |
| Graduate School : International Accounting | Accountancy, Environmental Management, Finance, International Business |
| Graduate School : Law | Commercial Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Law, Public Law |
| Graduate School : Law | Commercial Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Graduate School : Letters | African Studies, American Studies, Asian Studies, Chinese, Cultural Studies, Education, English, English Studies, French, German, History, Japanese, Literature, Native Language, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Western European Studies |
| Graduate School : Policy Studies | Asian Studies, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Management, Social Studies |
| Graduate School : Public Policy | Political Sciences, Public Administration |
| Graduate School : Science and Engineering | Applied Chemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Graduate School : Strategic Management | Business Administration, Commercial Law, Human Resources, Management, Marketing |
| Research Division : Accounting Research | Accountancy |
| Research Division : Business Research | Business and Commerce |
| Research Division : Comparative Law in Japan | Comparative Law |
| Research Division : Cultural Science | Cultural Studies |
| Research Division : Economic Research | Economics |
| Research Division : Health and Sports Science | Health Sciences, Sports |
| Research Division : Policy and Cultural Studies | Cultural Studies, Political Sciences |
| Research Division : Science and Engineering | Engineering, Natural Sciences |
| Research Division : Social Sciences | Social Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | 中央大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1885 |
| Accreditation | Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Tama Vampus 742-1 Higashinakano Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-0393 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 576,000 |